Best Depression Blog Three Years Running

Duringmy whirlwind Spring, I noticed that I received another award fromHealthline.com. That’s the third year in a row. I was, and still am, greatly honored. I posted about it onTwitter, but haven’t had a chance to share the news with you here.I don’t expect my advice on this blog to be helpful for everybody, but maybe something I write is just what somebody else needed to read that day. It’s all I can hope for, and I am humbled that Healthline recognizes my efforts. My journey here is a personal one. I am not an expert with a degree. I just share my experiences in a humorous and earnest way that I hope will connect with others. I havestruggled with ADHD for 51 years. I havestruggled with major depressive disorder for 35 years. I have struggled with Tourette Syndrome for 25 years. The struggle can be frustrating, discouraging, exhausting, as well as alienating and lonesome. However, I have only two choices. Either I learn to overcome my burdens, or I let them overcome me. I’ve tried the being overcome bit before. I much prefer the heat of battle.Of course, disclaiming expert status doesn’t mean that I don’t have an opinion. I share my mental health observations monthly with my readers. I stand by them. I believe we are more powerful than others would have us believe of ourselves. I believe that we can master our mental health issues. And if medicating is not a valid option for you, you can still vanquish these issues. To that purpose, ...
Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Depression Goodreads Source Type: blogs